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Ilham Tanui Özbilen
TürkiyeActive- Born
- Mar 5, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Keiyo District, Kenya
- Events
- 1000 Metres Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.77 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
İlham Tanui Özbilen (born William Biwott Tanui on 5 March 1990 in Kocholwo, Kenya) is a middle distance runner now representing Turkey.
The 1.77 m (5.8 ft) tall athlete weighs 60 kg (130 lb).
He is coached by Kenyan Patrick Sang. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:15.96, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:34.76, 2026 season best 2:10:47 (Apr 12, 2026, Milano (ITA)) · Last competition: ASICS Gold Coast Marathon, Jul 5, 2026, 2:13:09 · National record (800 m) · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:10:47 | – | Apr 12, 2026 | Wizz Air Milano Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:03:57 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Eurospin RomaOstia Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:26 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | European Running Championships |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:04:42 | – | Jun 9, 2024 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:08:36 | – | Dec 15, 2024 | 6. İnternational Mersin Marathon, Mersin |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:04:21 | – | Apr 30, 2023 | Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:10:16 | – | Dec 16, 2023 | ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 30:57 | – | Feb 6, 2022 | ECCC Cross Country, Oeiras - XC 10.0km |